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MARNE STREET HOSPITAL on the Inlet

Nestled against the hillside in Andersons Bay, Marne Street Hospital lies amid environs that provide the residents with both a ringside seat to sporting activities in the neighbouring park and a tranquil outlook over the local inlet. The park provides a platform for activities such as the odd horse and cart ride, walks with family and kite flying. Activity abounds on the waters of the inlet as school children practice kayaking, birds roost on a purpose built structure, the odd seal comes to visit and residents periodically try their hand at fishing. The main lounge provides panoramic views of these areas, while another allows views of activities on local streets – the scenes are ever changing.
The staff at Marne Street Hospital aim to meet to a high standard the physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs of the residents. This is achieved by having an excellent team of staff qualified in caring for the older person.

At Marne Street Hospital, we place much emphasis on dignity and the rights of our residents, encouraging independence where appropriate and respecting choice in regard to care where possible. Pride in appearance is respected and laughter encouraged in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Marne Street Hospital is a modern, purpose built aged care facility

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details

Detail

Status

Contract with DHB

Yes

Certification

Yes

ORA Applies

No

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details

Detail

Status

Approximate number of beds at this level of care

55

Vacancy

Yes

Visits to Marne Street Hospital are welcome at any time or contact Barbara or Shona on 454 2680 with all enquiries.

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Palliative Nurse Specialist Specialist visits on a regular basis plus we can obtain advice through the Hospice.

Dialysis

Yes

Wound Care

Yes

Diabetic Care

Yes

Available through SDHB community services

Continence Advice

Yes

Stomal Therapy

Yes

Available through SDHB community services

Stroke Rehabilitation

Yes

Contacted through the ATR Unit SDHB

Tracheotomy Care

Yes

Available through SDHB community services

Spinal Injuries Care

Yes

Infection Control

Yes

Specialist advise available through the SDHB and Southern Community Laboratories.

Surgical Followup

Yes

Available through SDHB outpatient service

Psychiatric Care

Yes

Available through SDHB community services. Nurse practitioners are available to visit regularly.

Clinical Management

Yes

Shona Butler is the Clinical Manager.

Other Specialties

Yes

Available through SDHB community services

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Status

Details

Respite

Yes

Only if spare bed available.

Subsidised

Yes

Private Paying

Yes

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Features

Features

Feature

Status

Details

May Bring Own Furniture

Yes

Residents are encouraged to bring small items of furniture to personalize their rooms

Single Rooms

Yes

Ensuite

Yes

Shared facilities between 2 rooms, full en-suites available

Alcohol Permitted

Yes

Monitored by the registered nursing staff, happy hour every Friday

Pets In Residence

No

We have pets from various staff and organisations that visit on a regular basis.

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Yes

Such as a bird

Phone Access In Own Room

No

Residents can have private phones installed at their cost.

Wifi

Yes

Resident can adjust heating in own room

No

We are able to adjust the heating when required.

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Yes

Lounges/seating areas

Yes

We have three sunny, spacious lounges,all with flat screen televisions.

Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly

Yes

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Yes

Nurses on staff have experience and training in palliative care. A Palliative clinical nurse specialist visits on a regular basis. We also work closely with the hospice.

Palliative Care Contract

Yes

Outings

No

We do however encourage those residents who are able to go on outings with their families and residents are taken on walks around the adjacent park and inlet in the warm weather.

Whanau Room

Yes

One of our lounges is our designated Whanau Room

Residents Committee

No

Two Monthly residents and family meetings where all residents can discuss items pertaining to them.

Family Committee

No

Two Monthly residents and family meetings

Newsletter

Yes

The BedPost

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Yes

Confused Residents

Yes

Rural Setting

Yes

Semi-rural with views over sports fields and inlet.

Smokers Room

No

However we do have an outdoor area for those who smoke.

Smoking Permitted

Yes

Between 8am and 6.30pm as outside doors are locked at other times.

Semi-Secure

Yes

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Special Features

Special Features

We are a modern, purpose built facility with a dedicated team of staff with a genuine caring interest in the older person.

Updated: 8 Oct 2018

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities

Activity programme
We have activity staff working 7 days a weeks offering a variety of individual and group activities. A number of outside groups also visit and provide entertainment.

Advocate
Information on advocacy is included in admission information. Staff will assist residents to access.
Health and Disability advocate attends two residents meetings per year and provides some education in the facility.

Age Concern
We have a good working relationship with Age Concern.

Big print books
Are available

Breakfast in bed
Most residents have breakfast in bed but if they wish they can be up and in the lounge/dining room, or just stay in their room.

Children
Children are very welcome to the facility and we have a toy box in one of the lounges to help entertain them.
Staff often bring in their children who become parts of the residents families.

Church
We have regular church services and several visitors from different religious denominations call regularly

Concerts are organised regularly and we try to cater for all types of musical and drama tastes.

Electric Beds
All beds in our facility are electric

Email
Reception staff are happy to receive and forward emails to families

Exercises
Our physio sets up exercise programmes for those who need them. The activities staff also run some exercise programmes.

Fax
Reception staff are happy to receive and forward faxes.

Garden
We have plenty of colour in Spring and Summer and have been working hard to increase the size of the gardens and plant so we have some colour all year round.

Happy Hour
We have a regular happy hour

Library books
We have a wide selection of books available for residents

Meal choices
Meals are provided by Cibus catering. We have an excellent variety and any special meals can be catered for. Residents have input in to the menu choices.

Newspaper reading
Newspapers are available and activities staff read the newspaper daily to residents.

Outings
We have a group of volunteers who take residents for wheelchair rides. Families are encouraged to take out their family member if able.

Park
We are lucky that we live right on the edge of a park, which borders a sea inlet. We therefore have park and sea views and we always have spectacular (weather permitting) views of Dunedin.

Parties
We can make an area available for residents and their families to use for birthdays and special occasions.